What is the blue dot right next to the signal bars?

I know E means Edge. 3G is 3G network. But what is the blue dot means?
Also what is UMTS/HSDPA? When do I know I am using that connection?
Thanks,

AlexOi wrote:
I know E means Edge. 3G is 3G network. But what is the blue dot means?
GPRS = General Packet Radio Service (could be called 2.5G)
Also what is UMTS/HSDPA? When do I know I am using that connection?
UTMS = Universal Telecommunications Mobile System (commonly called 3G)
HSDPA = High speed download Packet access (commonly called 3.5G)
Thanks,
The Blue dot is GPRS, the E is edge while 3G is 3G and HSDPA is the highest data speed, for some reason Apple do not show an icon when this is being used, some other manufacturers indicate when 3.5G is being used.

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